Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bolton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bolton

With a population of 141,331, Bolton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bolton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bolton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ewe Restaurant and Bar (370 Chorley Rd) and The Thomas Egerton (272 Blackburn Road) are great picks.

When to visit Bolton

Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bolton

Plane

Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 17 miles from Bolton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bolton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 173 miles from Bolton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 17 miles from Bolton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bolton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 173 miles from Bolton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Bolton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,163 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,052 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,905 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,494 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,350 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bolton, with prices from £8 to £895 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bolton are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Most booked hotels in Bolton

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Premier Inn Manchester Bury
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£74+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.40 and £24.53. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bolton costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.40 and £24.53. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Bolton

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

£25/day

Standard

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£26/day

Mini
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